Editor’s note: the following is the transcript of Saturday’s Columbus Connection, broadcast on WTXY KOOL 1039 and Spotify. The Connection is on air every Saturday at 10 a.m. Good Saturday,...
Streets are flooded in most area towns, trees are down and multiple residents required water rescue Sunday night after a strong storm system brought from five to eight inches of rain to Columbus Count...
August 9, 1935 ~ December 16, 2023 (age 88) Henry Berry, 88, of Nakina, entered into the presence of the Lord on Saturday, December 16, 2023, while in his home. Final rites will be held at 2:00 p.m. W...
January 18, 1936 ~ December 15, 2023 (age 87) Odis Glee Cribb, 87, of the Beaverdam community of Whiteville, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 15, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his ...
April 25, 1962 ~ December 14, 2023 (age 61) Judy Lynne Simmons age 61, of the Beaverdam Community died Thursday, December 14, 2023 in her home. Born in Milton County, FL she was the daughter of late W...
January 4, 1935 ~ December 14, 2023 (age 88) Hilda Rae Mills Norris, age 88, died Thursday, December 14, 2023 in Grand Strand Medical Center, Myrtle Beach, SC. Born January 4, 1935 in Columbus County...
December 28, 1940 ~ December 15, 2023 (age 82) Jesse Lee “Big Jay” Godwin, 82, of Whiteville, died Friday, December 15, 2023, at Columbus Regional Healthcare System. He was the owner of Godwin Communi...
May 31, 1941 ~ December 15, 2023 (age 82) Mrs. Willa Dean Baldwin 82, of Whiteville passed on Friday, December 15, 2023 in Shoreland Retirement & Healthcare. She was born May 31, 1941 in Columbus ...
It’s the last weekend before Christmas, and there is a lot going on. If you haven’t completed your Christmas shopping, you can get some unique and handmade gifts right here at home, but you have to hu...
August 11, 1932 ~ December 13, 2023 (age 91) Louise Stephens Green, 91, of Cerro Gordo, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, December 13th, 2023, at home, surrounded by her family. Louise was b...
Transformation Church will host its last turkey shoot of the year Saturday t 7 p.m. Rounds are $5, and if there are enough shooters for 20 rounds, there will be a grand prize shootoff. Hot food, hot c...
Chadbourn Baptist Church will host brunch with Santa Saturday at 10 a.m. There will be snacks, crafts, and FREE professional photos with Santa. The church is located at 504 North Howard Street....
COVID-era rules for new drivers will change as of Jan 1. Beginning Jan. 1, teen drivers will need to have their Level 1 Limited Learner Permit for nine months instead of the current six months before ...
Once upon a time, a little boy saw Santa Claus from his brother’s bedroom. They lived in an old, old house, built by a wealthy family many years before even the boy’s parents were born. While it had o...
Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation (BEMC) is now accepting applications for its Community Grants program for projects up to $2,500. The deadline to apply is Feb. 15. Interested parties can fin...
The N.C. Department of Transportation Office of Civil Rights hosted a recent workshop to teach small businesses in the Hispanic community how to contract with the state agency. The “Opportunitie...